Sheriff Says Florida Beach Panic Sparked by Bottle Pops, Not Gunfire

1 sourceUpdated Mar 17, 2026

A terrifying rush for safety along a crowded Florida beach has now been traced back to something far less dangerous. According to the New York Post , over the weekend, large groups of spring breakers suddenly bolted…

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